US Bridges

SR 23 over Stream

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 11.4 MI N Monroe Cl · Structure no. 310002302901450

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 23 over Stream in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 23
CrossesStream
Location11.4 MI N Monroe Cl
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.20808, -88.25697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2023)
Projected traffic740 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23 over Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 23 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 23 over Stream carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 23 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.